New Zealand lags behind OECD countries in terms of R&D expenditure, but is edging closer to the Government's target of R&D expenditure equal to two percent of GDP
It looks like the worst of inflation may be behind us. The labour market is showing early signs of cooling down, oil prices have fallen, and OCR hikes seem to be working.
The New Zealand economy contracted late in 2022 indicating that the recession, which has largely been engineered, may have started nearly six months ago.
The IPEF provides New Zealand with a broader engagement in decarbonisation, environmental, and digital standards, which could create new opportunities at home and abroad.
Have you ever wondered what your life would have looked like in another era? For migrant women, 1950s New Zealand would have been an incredibly inhospitable place.
The Ministry of Education will replace the decile system with the new Equity Index. Will this new Equity Index lead to more equitable allocation of funding to schools?
While unemployment is low, wages are falling far behind inflation. This tight labour market is also a challenge for employers, as the brain drain continues.